hard-driving

adjective

hard-driv·​ing ˈhär(d)-ˈdrī-viŋ How to pronounce hard-driving (audio)
: intensely ambitious, energetic, or hardworking

Examples of hard-driving in a Sentence

she's the most hard-driving malpractice lawyer I've ever seen
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In this context, the classic image of the focused and hard-driving sales quota buster has changed to be totally team collaborative, internally and externally, in this age of high technology, rapid change, and total customer personalization. Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 After a lengthy investigation, authorities arrested Lyle and Erik in March 1990, charging them with first-degree murder in the deaths of their parents, Kitty, 47, a stay-at-home mom, and Jose, 45, a hard-driving Hollywood music executive. Kc Baker, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024 He will be remembered as a hard-nosed, hard-driving player capable of playing multiple positions well without detracting from his skills as a hitter. Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 But thus far, nothing touches the grit heard on his hard-driving album Long Ride in a Short Bed. Tricia Despres, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hard-driving 

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hard-driving was in 1815

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“Hard-driving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard-driving. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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hard-driving

adjective
hard-driv·​ing
ˈhärd-ˈdrī-viŋ
: extremely ambitious, energetic, or hardworking
a hard-driving salesperson
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